Motorcycle guys???

[Chris Thomason]

Any you guys ride motorcycles? I just bought my first one yesterday. Pretty excited about it.

[mcarter815]

I used to. A motorcycle was the first vehicle I ever owned. Then when I was living on my own in an apartment after college, I sold it because I didn't have anywhere to store it. Maybe once I'm done spending a stupid amount of money on racing I'll get another one.

[TS FAN]

Be careful on it until you get used to it. If it is your first one. A lot of accidents happen when people first get their bike.

[Chris Thomason]

I'm definitely not invincible and realize/accept the dangers. I was rollin real slow the little I rode yesterday. I'd be lying if I said I were comfortable but I was tryin to be super aware. Hopefully I can maintain that and never become complacent.

[fastford]

been riding about all my life chris , started on a 1969 honda z 50 when i was 8 , i still ride a honda xr400 dirt bike and my 1999 honda ace tourer that me and the ole lady rode 2700 miles up the east coast and back down the blue ridge park way last year . I ride mine pretty much 2 or 3 times a week in summer , any way , the main thing once you are use to it is WATCH EVERYBODY , i think people in general see bikes better than they use to but this texting thing is a whole new animal ,

[Barbecueboy]

Wow, I bet that east coat trip back down through the blue ridge was awesome......I had a bike years ago and loved it.....grew up buzzing around on mini bikes, Honda mini trails and some 125 dirt bikes so I was pretty comfortable when I started riding on the street.

i laid that bike down in a minor accident when a tourist on vacation trying to turn into a mini golf cut over in front of us because he wasn't paying attention.......not hurt, bike took a little damage.

Fixed it and sold it.......dont let that scare you, just motivate you to be uber aware of your surroundings when you're on it.

Be cool and wear a helmet too.

[jog49]

I still can't get over going to the ECTA land speed trials and seeing the Suzuki Hayabusa that was tagged (street use) go through the timing traps at 272 mph! Be careful. Some of those things will literally run out from under you. And as Barbecueboy suggested, wear a helmet. Those that don't wear them, likely, have nothing to protect.

[formercrewguy]

Rode a Honda 250 Scrambler all through HS, that I bought from my paper route and lawn mowing business. Just remember one thing....it's not IF you lay it down, it's WHEN. Wear a helmet.

[fastford]

brother in law just bought a 305 honda dream at an estate sell for 100 bucks , been sitting 20 years , he cleaned the carbs , new plugs and the dam thing crank , smokes some , could be stuck ring , but what luck, offered him 500 and he laughed , those and those old scrambler,s were good bikes...

[SLIDING SIDEWAYS]

Any you guys ride motorcycles? I just bought my first one yesterday. Pretty excited about it.

Yea you got to be super carefull and watch all the idiots at intersections. They say loud pipes save lives and I believe it. Im 58 started w dirt bikes when i was 16. On my 2nd harley now. Had it new from dealer since 98. I try not to ride after dark cuz of the deer but ya cant be afraid or it will ruin the good times. Enjoy the good time and get in the wind!

[Raceready]

I've had several since I was a kid riding around the woods on dirt bikes. Currently down to 2 KLRs and 3 scooters. Not much seat time so far due to the weather and work.